About Penshurst

Penshurst is a village located in Kent, England, within the TN11 postcode area. It is known for its historical significance, particularly due to Penshurst Place, a grand country house that dates back to the 14th century. The estate has been owned by the Sidney family for generations and features beautiful gardens that are open to the public. The village itself has a mix of traditional architecture, including several listed buildings, which reflect its long-standing heritage. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. Penshurst also has a local primary school and a few shops, catering to the needs of residents and visitors alike. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those wishing to explore the wider Kent area. Overall, Penshurst presents a blend of history and community life in a rural setting.

Local Government

District Tonbridge and Malling
County Kent
Ward Higham
Constituency Tonbridge and Malling
Parish Tonbridge and Malling, unparished area
Region South East

Property Prices 1,820 sales

Average Price £666K
£2K — £6M
Detached £840K 655
Semi £538K 617
Terraced £453K 274
Flat £428K 124

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Penshurst Train Station 1.9 miles
Leigh (Kent) Train Station 2.2 miles
Ashurst (Kent) Train Station 3.2 miles
Cowden (Kent) Train Station 3.2 miles
Hildenborough Train Station 3.6 miles
Hever Train Station 3.7 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

32 Primary
10 Secondary
4 Other
Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 140 yards Chiddingstone Church of England School Primary 1.8 miles Fordcombe Church of England Primary School Primary 2 miles Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Leigh Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Bidborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Langton Green Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Broomhill Bank School Special 3 miles Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Nexus Foundation Special School Special 3.2 miles Rusthall St Paul's CofE VA Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Meadows School Special 3.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Salmans 0.6 miles Smart's Hill 1.2 miles Saint's Hill 1.2 miles Weller's Town 1.4 miles Poundsbridge 1.4 miles White Post 1.8 miles Hoath Corner 1.9 miles Printstile 1.9 miles Fordcombe 1.9 miles Chiddingstone Causeway 1.9 miles Chiddingstone Hoath 2 miles Hill Hoath 2 miles

Streets in TN11 30 shown View all streets

A21 1 Alders Road 1 Appletons 1 Ashes Lane 6 Ashley Road 3 B2027 16 B2176 1 Back Lane 3 Baker Lane 2 Bank Lane 2 Barnetts Road 1 Beckets Field 2 Bells Farm Road 1 Birch Close 1 Blackman's Lane 2 Bourne Park 1 Bourne Place Meadows 1 Bramble Close 2 Brookfields 3 Brookmead 8 Byrneside 1 Camp Hill 4 Carpenters Lane 8 Cemetery Lane 1 Chesfield Close 1 Church Road 1 Church Street 3 Cinder Hill Lane 1 Claygate Lane 2 Coldharbour Lane 5

Postcodes in TN11 50 shown View all postcodes

TN11 0AA TN11 0AB TN11 0AD TN11 0AE TN11 0AG TN11 0AH TN11 0AJ TN11 0AL TN11 0AN TN11 0AP TN11 0AR TN11 0AS TN11 0AT TN11 0AU TN11 0AW TN11 0AX TN11 0AZ TN11 0BA TN11 0BB TN11 0BD TN11 0BE TN11 0BF TN11 0BG TN11 0BH TN11 0BJ TN11 0BL TN11 0BN TN11 0BP TN11 0BQ TN11 0BS TN11 0BU TN11 0BW TN11 0BX TN11 0BY TN11 0BZ TN11 0DA TN11 0DB TN11 0DD TN11 0DE TN11 0DF TN11 0DG TN11 0DH TN11 0DJ TN11 0DL TN11 0DN TN11 0DP TN11 0DQ TN11 0DR TN11 0DS TN11 0DT

Notable & Famous People from Penshurst 1 people

Philip Sidney
Writer
English poet, courtier, diplomat (1554-1586)